FAQ

Busyboard, also known as a Montessori board or sensory board, is a developmental toy made of high-quality wood that contains elements of different sizes, shapes, textures and functions. The board features handles, locks, switches, strings, wheels and other mechanisms designed to stimulate a child’s senses and develop motor skills.

The aim of Busyboard is to provide young children with a playful way to learn – to develop their coordination, tactile skills, shape and color recognition, and to help them understand simple mechanisms such as switches and buttons.

It is an effective and versatile developmental tool that combines learning and play, supporting a child’s physical, cognitive and sensory development in a natural and engaging way.

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Busyboard offers a number of benefits for a child’s development, covering various aspects of their physical, cognitive and social development. Below are the main benefits of this product:

Supporting physical development
Handles, locks, buttons and switches help the child develop fine motor skills and coordination, which are also important for speech development, for example.

Sensory stimulation
Different textures, colours and materials offer the child sensory stimulating experiences – this develops the sense of touch, sight and hearing.

Social skills and cooperation
BusyBoard is also well suited for shared play, helping children learn to communicate, share and cooperate with others.

Cultivating creativity and curiosity
The child can experiment, discover and invent on their own. This supports creative thinking and encourages independent problem solving.

Cognitive development
While playing, the child learns colors, shapes and simple mechanisms that help develop thinking and logic.

Long-term use and interest
Thanks to the various elements and options, the BusyBoard offers the child a long-term interesting activity – every day is a new discovery.

Busyboard is much more than just a toy – it’s a great way to teach your child new skills through play. Here are some simple and effective ways to use the board in your daily life:

Learn shapes, colors and numbers together

Use the elements of the board to teach: point to a shape, name it out loud and ask your child to repeat it. You can introduce colors and numbers in the same way. Repetition and showing help your child associate words and visual details.

Explore and compare different properties

For example, show your child a circle and tell them that it has no corners. Then introduce a square and explain that it has four corners and all sides are the same length. Such comparisons help your child notice differences and understand concepts visually.

Explore textures and materials

Encourage your child to touch different surfaces – for example, stroke buttons, turn wheels or feel the movement of switches. Ask questions: “What does this feel like?”, “What is this made of?” This develops sensory and language skills.

Let your child discover for themselves

Give your child time and space to experiment, think and learn for themselves. Don’t rush to help them – only support them when they really need it. This builds confidence and problem-solving skills.

Improvise and create playful tasks

Every board is a new adventure! You can come up with your own questions and challenges – for example, “Find all the red details” or “Which element makes a sound?”. This will make the game even more exciting and versatile.

Handmade BusyBoards are perfect for children aged 8 months to 4 years. This is the key period in a child’s development – the time when they actively discover the world, develop motor skills and form primary knowledge and understanding.

The biggest advantage of BusyBoards is their adaptability – different elements and levels of difficulty allow the board to be used according to the child’s individual level of development. This makes it perfect for both a baby who is just discovering and an older child who is already practicing more complex activities.

Our busyboards are handmade using only high-quality and safe materials:

  • The base is made of strong 12 mm birch plywood.
  • The elements are made of 3–6 mm thick birch plywood.
  • The processing is done manually with CNC milling machines and laser technology.
  • The finishing is done with water-based, non-toxic paints that have a European toy safety certificate (UNI EN71-3:2019).

All parts – from smaller fittings to more complex mechanisms – undergo a three-stage quality control:

  • Inspection after processing of parts
  • Inspection after assembly
  • Final inspection before shipment

We make our boards only from high-quality, non-toxic and certified materials that comply with the European toy safety standard UNI EN71-3:2019. The wooden surfaces are hand-sanded smooth, all edges are rounded, and we only use water-based, child-safe colors when painting.

In addition, the product manufacturing process undergoes multi-stage quality control, from the processing of the elements to the final assembly and packaging.

Recommendation for parents: although the boards are safe, we always recommend playing under supervision – this way, the playing moments are not only safe, but also great moments spent together.

BusyBoards are handmade and all elements are securely attached to the base to ensure maximum safety. However, as with any toy containing small parts, safety precautions must be followed when using the BusyBoard.

The product should only be used under adult supervision.

Although the parts are securely attached, in rare cases something may come loose during active play. The child may also try to put small parts in their mouth, which can cause a choking hazard.

Attention!
All packaging, plastic bags and filling materials are not part of the toy and must be removed before giving the product to the child.

Your child’s safety is our top priority. Always supervise the game and enjoy the educational moments spent together!

Yes, we offer the opportunity to order a fully personalized BusyBoard!
You can choose the board size, colors, elements and also add your child’s name – this way you can create a unique and meaningful development board for your child.

To do this, use the “Busy Board Designer” option on our website.
This is an Excel-based design tool where you can combine:

  • board size
  • game elements
  • color schemes
  • accessories, such as the child’s name or special details
  • If you wish, we can also add personal elements – for example, the child’s name, dates of anniversaries or, by agreement, their favorite characters (e.g. from cartoons or books).

To place a personalized order, send us your design file and wishes by email or via Facebook Messenger. We will contact you to discuss the details and bring your idea to life.

Please note:
The 14-day return policy does not apply to personalized products, as they are made specifically according to your wishes. However, we always do everything we can to ensure that the result is exactly what you expected – or even more!

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All our BusyBoards are handmade to order, taking into account the size, colors and elements you choose.

Production time:
Order preparation usually takes up to 5 business days from receipt of payment. The exact time depends on the selected model and the amount of personalization.

Please note:
Delivery fees are not included in the product price and will be added to the invoice according to the selected delivery method.

Yes, of course. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. If your Busyboard does not meet your expectations or is defective, please contact us. We will try to resolve the situation by offering you a replacement product or a refund. Returns are not possible for personalized products, but we will do our best to make sure you are satisfied.

Your feedback is also important to us. We are happy to help!